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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Includes Model: 13276 P/N: 13279 ECN: 9540 Rev. 10/11/12 Email for more information © 2012 Ardisam, Inc. info@ardisam.com All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a Viper® Engine. We have worked to ensure that your engine meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your engine will provide many years of service. -
Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions
• Read and follow all safety instructions. CaUTION • Maintain the engine according to directions and schedule included in this Viper® operator’s manual. CaUTION INDICaTES YOU CaN BE HURT OR YOUR • Ensure that anyone who uses the engine is familiar with and EQUIPmENT DamaGED IF THE SaFETY INSTRUC- understands all controls and safety precautions. - Page 4 Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine ENGINE SaFETY PRECaUTIONS WaRNING Preventing Carbon monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE OFF CaRBON mONOxIDE, aN ODOR- • Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon lESS, COlORlESS, POISONOUS GaS. CaRBON mON- monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
- Page 5 Prevention of Burns and Fires • Use only original equipment parts from Viper®, including all • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. nuts and bolts. • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe burns.
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Page 6: Specifications
Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine SaFETY SYmBOlS The following symbols may be used on your engine to alert you to potential hazards or to give you guidance in operating your en- gine. Look over them and understand their meanings before operating your engine. -
Page 7: Features
13276 99CC HORIZONTal SHaFT FUEl IS HIGHlY FlammaBlE aND mUST BE HaNDlED This is a 4-cycle air cooled engine. The 99cc engine utilizes a horizon- WITH CaRE. NEVER FIll THE TaNk WHEN THE ENGINE tal shaft and an oil slinger lubricated system. -
Page 8: Operation
Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine OPERaTION WaRNING PRE-OPERaTION INSPECTION ImPROPERlY maINTaINING THIS ENGINE, OR FaIl- 1. Check that the engine is equipped with the proper amount URE TO CORRECT a PROBlEm BEFORE OPERaTION, and type of oil. To determine the most appropriate type of CaN CaUSE a malFUNCTION WHICH maY RESUlT oil to use, see the chart below. - Page 9 Commercial fuel may contain up to lower level 10% ethanol. Ethanol additives to fuel are known to cause deterioration of fuel lines and other fuel components. Viper® recommends the addition of fuel stabilizer to protect your FIGURE 1 engine’s fuel system and prolong the life of your engine.
- Page 10 Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine STaRTING aND STOPPING ENGINE WaRNING NOTE: Operating engine on a steep angle will cause the CaRBON mONOxIDE GaS IS TOxIC. INHalaTION CaN engine to lose lubrication and seize. CaUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS aND DEaTH. Review “Warnings and Safety Precautions” and “Pre-Operation NEVER lEaVE ENGINE RUNNING WHIlE UNaTTENDED.
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Page 11: Operation
Operator’s Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 6 Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid stroke. DO NOT pull out the rope all of the way. Let it return to its original position very slowly. -
Page 12: Maintenance And Storage
Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine maINTENaNCE aND STORaGE WaRNING Please read the maintenance schedule, and observe these ImPROPER maINTENaNCE, OR FaIlURE TO CORRECT recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your a PROBlEm BEFORE OPERaTION CaN CaUSE a mal- engine. -
Page 13: Engine Maintenance
DamaGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WaRRaNTY. Oil maintenance After the first 20 hours, or after the first month of operating a new Viper® Engine the oil should be replaced, and every 50 hours of operating time thereafter. The oil should be changed spark plug cap/wire... -
Page 14: Spark Plug
Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine aIR FIlTER WaRNING Refer to maintenance schedule for suggestions on when to service FUEl IS HIGHlY FlammaBlE aND mUST BE HaNDlED your air filter. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions. WITH CaRE. NEVER FIll THE TaNk WHEN THE ENGINE Removing/Installing air Filter (SEE FIGURE 10) IS HOT OR RUNNING. -
Page 15: Fuel Filter
Operator’s Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine CaRBURETOR FIGURE 12 • Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor. • Contact your service provider or Viper® if adjustment is needed. FUEl FIlTER Cleaning Or Replacing Fuel Filter fuel pipe hose clamp 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Remove spark plug and protect spark plug hole from debris. - Page 16 Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine TRaNSPORTING ENGINE WaRNING 1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle. FaIlURE TO FOllOW maINTENaNCE INFORmaTION Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or death. CaN CaUSE DEaTH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting And Repair
TURNED OFF aND allOWED TO COOl aND SPaRk Viper® Engine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by PlUG WIRE mUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE aT- following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this TEmPTING aNY maINTENaNCE OR REPaIR. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine TROUBlESHOOTING GUIDE PROBlEm POSSIBlE CaUSE REmEDY/aCTION 1. Flip switch to ON position Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3. -
Page 19: High Altitude Operation
3. Engine operation is not recommended in altitudes greater than 8,000 feet. Doing so will negatively affect engine performance. 4. For more information on obtaining an altitude kit, see an authorized Viper dealer or contact customer service at 800-345-6007 Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, or send an email to info@ardisam.com. -
Page 20: Parts Breakdown
Operator's Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine PaRTS BREakDOWN 99cc ENGINE maIN PaRTS ExPlOSION For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 21 Operator’s Manual Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine 99CC ENGINE maIN PaRTS lIST PaRT DESCRIPTION QTY. 10060 KIT VALVE COVER 10066 GOVERNOR ARM 10067 THROTTLE CONTROL 10078 KIT CARBURETOR REPLACEMENT 10079 VACUUM BREATHER TUBE 10095 RECOIL ASSEMBLY 10099 FLYWHEEL 10101 ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH...
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Page 22: Warranty
(SEE ExPlaNaTION OF EmISSIONS CONTROl WaRRaNTY PROVISIONS FOR DETaIlS) Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company warrants its Viper® Engines under a two-year limited emissions control warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the service life of the product not to exceed twenty-four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications. -
Page 23: Warranty
If the purchaser is in need of on the date the engine is originally purchased. a warrantable repair and is not within 100 miles distance from an Viper authorized repair center, Ardisam will pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized Viper repair center. - Page 24 Viper® Engines, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.